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58 words
German word
Schranke
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈʃʁaŋkə/
Meaning
- feminine nounbarrier
Example
Die Schranke am Bahnübergang ist geschlossen.
The barrier at the railroad crossing is closed.
More examples
Wir mussten vor der Schranke stehen bleiben, bis der Zug vorbeifuhr.
We had to stop in front of the barrier until the train passed.
Core concept
A movable barrier closes a passage, often as a rising bar at a railway crossing or entrance.
Common phrases
an der Schranke stehen bleiben
stop at the barrier
die Schranke hochfahren
raise the barrier
die Schranke senken
lower the barrier
Similar words
Barriere: A broad obstacle placed to prevent passage or entry.
Tor: A gate at a property or building entrance that controls access by opening and closing.
Tür: A door fitted at a room or building entrance for passage in and out.
Absperrung: A fence or partition installed to restrict access or passage.
Definition in German
Vorrichtung zur Absperrung eines Bereichs; mechanische Begrenzung des Zugangs, meist in Form eines beweglichen Gatters oder Balkens.
Word origin
Schranke continues Middle High German schranke, meaning a barrier or fence, so its modern sense remains close to the older physical meaning.
Usage tips
- Schranke is feminine, with the plural form Schranken: die Schranke, die Schranken.
Other meanings
- gatenoun
- barricadenoun
Opposites
- Durchfahrtpassagenoun
Related words
- Schrankenanlagebarrier systemnoun
- Schrankenwärterbarrier attendantnoun